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Patrick D. Garrett has filed for the dissolution of his nearly 16-year marriage to Jessica C. Garrett, with the petition submitted on August 20, 2024, in St. Louis City, Missouri. The couple, who separated on December 31, 2022, cites irreconcilable differences that have left their marriage irretrievably broken. They share three children, aged 18, 16, and 8, and both parties are seeking joint legal and physical custody. Patrick Garrett, represented by Melissa L. Moss of Moss Pociask, LLC, requests that child support be determined by mutual agreement or in accordance with Missouri’s Supreme Court guidelines.
The petition outlines that neither spouse is seeking maintenance, as both are financially self-sufficient. Additionally, Jessica Garrett has requested the restoration of her maiden name, Coffin. The division of marital property and debts is anticipated, with Patrick Garrett asking the court for a fair and equitable distribution. Both sides appear to have avoided any active disputes regarding custody arrangements or financial claims, focusing instead on a measured approach toward dissolving their union.
The case stands as a reflection of the fractures within the family structure, hinting at a quiet unraveling rather than an overtly combative separation. The next steps will depend on how both parties navigate the legal requirements to finalize their divorce.
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